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What a study in contrasts is the friendship between Henry Jekyll
and his boon companion, Edward Hyde. Where Jekyll is a handsome and
respected man of science, Hyde is a surly and brutish misanthrope.
Nevertheless, Jekyll has allowed Hyde free access to his home and
laboratory and, surprisingly, made him the sole beneficiary of his
will. Given the closeness of their bond, it seems peculiar that no
one has ever seen the two men together in public. And yet they
share a remarkable chemistry . . . First published in 1886, The
Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is Robert Louis
Stevenson’s classic tale of the duality of human nature and his
iconic presentation of what would come to be referred to as the
“split personality.â€Â Â
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Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson
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R212
Discovery Miles 2 120
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Young Jim Hawkins has no reason to suspect that Billy Bones, the
pensioner who has taken up residence in his father’s inn, is
anything other than an aging former mariner. But when violent
altercations with visitors to the inn leave Billy on death’s
doorstep, Jim discovers that they all are members of the crew of
the notorious pirate Captain Flint, and that Billy has a map that
shows the whereabouts of Flint’s buried treasure. . .Â
First serialized in a children’s magazine between 1881 and 1882
as a coming-of-age story for young readers, Treasure Island has
transcended its time and intended audience. Robert Louis
Stevenson’s novel forged the template for the tale of pirate
adventure, and many of its dramatic elements—including buried
treasure, treasure maps, and pirate oaths, among others—have
become iconic parts of virtually every pirate adventure story
written in its wake. Â
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved,
essential classics.
'All human beings, as we meet them, are commingled out of good
and evil.'
After taking an elixir created in his laboratory, mild mannered
Dr Jekyll is transformed into the cruel and despicable Mr Hyde.
Although seemingly harmless at first, things soon descend into
chaos and Jekyll quickly realises there is only one way to stop
Hyde. Stevenson's quintessential novella of the Victorian era
epitomizes the conflict between psychology, science and religious
morality, but is fundamentally a triumphant study of the duality of
human nature.
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Kidnapped (New edition)
Robert Louis Stevenson; Contributions by Judith John
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R230
Discovery Miles 2 300
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Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift
edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury
endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern
reader. A gorgeous new edition. Admired for its pace and rigorous
storytelling, Kidnapped is an enthralling read from start to
finish. A dramatic tale set in the aftermath of the Jacobite
uprising, and incorporating real events and characters, it tells of
the kidnap of David Balfour and his desperate journey across
Scotland, chased by redcoats, barely surviving until he reclaims
his rightful place in society.
Sneaky pirates, sailing ships, buried treasure, exotic lands, and
murderous mutiny--what could be better to win over even the most
reluctant reader? Robert Louis Stevenson serves up thrills, chills,
and plenty of action in this timeless and beloved adventure novel.
This must-have collector's edition features N. C. Wyeth full-color
illustrations, a cloth case, foil stamping, deluxe endpapers,
bookplate, and a ribbon marker.
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Edinburgh - Picturesque Notes (Hardcover)
Robert Louis Stevenson; Introduction by Alexander McCall Smith; Illustrated by Iain McIntosh; Cover design or artwork by Iain McIntosh
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R436
Discovery Miles 4 360
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Since his first literary appearance in 1886, the murderous Mr Hyde
has embodied the evil that even good men including his alter ego,
Henry Jekyll - are capable of when the constraints of civilized
life are loosed. This chilling anthology also collects nine of
Stevenson's best-known tales of horror, including 'The Body
Snatcher', 'Markheim', 'Thawn Janet', 'The Bottle Imp', 'The Isle
of Voices', 'The Waif Woman', 'Olalla' and 'Will o' the Mill'.
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AEs Triplex (Paperback)
Robert Louis Stevenson
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R341
R323
Discovery Miles 3 230
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Examination: English Language & Literature Specification: GCSE
9-1 Set Text covered: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by
Robert Louis Stevenson Type: Set Text: Annotation Edition "This
version of the text [Scholastic GCSE 9-1: A Christmas Carol:
Annotation Edition] is vastly superior to a simple copy of the
book, double spacing and wide margins allow for the text to be
annotated in detail without losing the original text, often
impossible to do with other versions." Lisa Ward, English Teacher
"Very easy to use, accessible for a lot of learners who have
previously struggled. The spacing of the text was a feature that
students particularly liked and the clear annotation." Nicola
O'Donnell, English Teacher [regarding Scholastic GCSE 9-1: Macbeth:
Annotation Edition] This annotation edition of Robert Louis
Stevenson's account of man's capacity for evil is as powerful today
as it was on first publication in 1886. Scholastic Annotation
Editions come with extra-wide margins and double-spaced lines, they
are perfect for your annotations. They include: Large spaces
between lines and large outer margins, perfect for highlighting and
note-taking. Pages for note-taking in every book. A large, easy to
read font and left-justified text for children who struggle to
access the printed word. Top tips on effective annotation from
English teacher and revision guide author, Cindy Torn. A powerful
and thrilling account of man's dual nature. The mysterious
association between respectable Dr Henry Jekyll and despicable
lowlife Edward Hyde is a puzzle to Dr Jekyll's friends, including
his lawyer Gabriel Utterson. Where Jekyll is sociable, hardworking
and pious, Hyde is a violent criminal, a wild hedonist. When Hyde
beats a member of Parliament to death, Utterson is determined to
discover the ties that bind the two men together. Scholastic have a
full suite of revision guide, study guide, app, student book,
revision cards and essay planners - the most comprehensive support
for GCSE set texts available!
Robert Louis Stevenson's immortal tale of personality and evil, now
in a wonderful new clothbound edition 'All human beings, as we meet
them, are commingled out of good and evil: and Edward Hyde, alone
in the ranks of mankind, was pure evil' Published as a 'shilling
shocker', Robert Louis Stevenson's dark psychological fantasy gave
birth to the idea of the split personality. The story of
respectable Dr Jekyll's strange association with 'damnable young
man' Edward Hyde; the hunt through fog-bound London for a killer;
and the final revelation of Hyde's true identity is a chilling
exploration of humanity's basest capacity for evil.
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